Executive orders, new regulations, class deviations, statutes, protests, and litigation all ensure that the compliance landscape for government contracts is always evolving at a breakneck pace. These changes can be difficult to track, but Federal Publication Seminars' Quarterly Update gathers the most significant changes and distills them for government contracting professionals. That usually (but not always) includes updates to:  Cybersecurity requirements  Changes to labor regulations and enforcement  Domestic preferences; and  Small business regulations Each session will be jammed packed with the latest information and is a valuable tool in staying up to date in an ever-changing environment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming United States policy and government procurement, presenting both opportunities and challenges. This webinar will explore the rapidly developing AI policy framework under the Trump Administration and is designed for legal and policy professionals involved in government contracting. Attendees will gain critical insights into the Administration's new AI Executive Order and Memoranda, how they start to establish a strategy relating to areas such as AI innovation, transparency, accountability, and safety, and how to position their systems to align with these new policies. Learning Objectives:  Compliance and Competitive Advantage: Understand the compliance requirements for high-impact AI use cases, including pre-deployment testing, impact assessments, and continuous monitoring. Learn how prioritizing American-made AI systems can provide a competitive edge.  Intellectual Property and Data Rights: Navigate complex IP and data rights clauses in AI contracts to ensure transparency, portability, and government access to necessary data without vendor lock-in.  Nontraditional Procurement Methods: Explore the use of Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements and other innovative procurement methods that streamline the contracting process. Register now to secure your spot in this essential webinar. Gain the knowledge needed to align your AI systems with the administration's new federal directives and successfully engage in federal AI procurement.

This timely webinar will highlight key differences between major types of life sciences government contracts and programs across multiple agencies and multiple phases of the product lifee cycle. In addition, the session will highlight key compliance considerations, emerging issues arising under the new Administration, and continuing issues relating to intellectual property, domestic sourcing, supply chain government contract issues and limitations on use of non-US persons/entities in performance of government contracts. After this webinar you will have learned: (Learning Objectives)  Key compliance considerations  Emerging issues arising under the new administration  Continuing issues relating to intellectual property, domestic sourcing, supply chain govt contract issues and limitations on use of non-US persons/entities in performance of govt contracts

This webinar will provide an overview of the landscape of new U.S. tariff actions under the current administration. Understanding how the different tariff actions work is essential to identifying your company's supply chain risk and creating tariff mitigation strategies. Persons who would benefit from this webinar, include, but are not limited to, business executives, contracting specialists/administrators, project managers, purchasing specialists, import and export compliance officers, logistics personnel, and legal and financial advisors. The webinar will conclude with a 10-minute Q&A session to address any questions. Learning Objectives:  Brief overview of the new U.S. tariff actions.  Primer on U.S. customs law and regulations.  Discussion on potential tariff mitigation strategies.

Join us for an insightful webinar designed specifically for federal government contract and procurement managers, administrators, compliance officers and anyone responsible for ensuring your government contracting team has the right skills at the right time. Discover how OnePass from FPS can revolutionize your organization's approach to government contracting. OnePass is the most efficient and cost-effective corporate solution designed to empower your staff across the entire GovCon lifecycle. This powerful solution streamlines access to the industry's leading content to allow an organization to maintain compliance and adherence to federal regulations, ensuring your organization stays on track and ahead of the curve. During this webinar, you will learn how OnePass can:  Simplify your organizations approach to learning  Enhance the number of staff that gain access to the critical learning needed to support the job function  Improve operational efficiency and reduce costs  Empower your team with cutting-edge technology and content from the 65 year leader on GovCon training Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your GovCon operations with OnePass. Register now to secure your spot and take the first step towards transforming your government contracting approach.

In today's government contracting landscape, staying compliant with ever-changing regulations while maintaining operational efficiency is paramount. Join us for an enlightening webcast where we explore the transformative benefits of the OnePass solution by Federal Publications Seminars (FPS) and how it can revolutionize your government contracting business. Who Should Attend: This webcast is designed for government contracting professionals, compliance officers, procurement managers, and anyone involved in navigating the complexities of government contracts. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the field, you'll gain valuable insights into how OnePass can elevate your compliance and training initiatives. Join us for this informative webcast and unlock the potential of OnePass as a powerful tool in your arsenal for achieving compliance excellence and operational efficiency in government contracting. Don't miss this opportunity to transform the way you approach compliance training and resource management. Secure your spot by registering now! Don't let compliance complexities hold you back. Embrace OnePass and embark on a journey toward a more efficient, compliant, and successful future in government contracting. We look forward to seeing you at the webcast!

This is the fourteenth and final webinar in our fourteen-part webinar series The Advanced Webinar Series on Construction Contracts, Claims and Risk Management. The final installment in the construction contract webinar series, this program provides a thorough analysis of changes in the scope of the work. Coverage includes both the substantive aspects such as entitlement to a claim for additional cost or time of performance, and administrative aspects such as notice, documentation, pass-through and payment bond issues. The focus of the webinar is recognition of change events and how to mitigate the risk of delays and payment claims from the sometimes disparate perspective of the owner, general contractor and subcontractor. Learning Objectives: After this webinar you will have:  A thorough understanding of changes in the scope of work.  Knowledge of the substantive aspects such as entitlement to a claim for additional cost or time of performance, and administrative aspects such as notice, documentation, pass-through and payment bond issues.  Ability to mitigate the risk of delays and payment claims for the sometimes disparate perspective of the owner, general contractor and subcontractor.

This is the thirteenth in our fourteen-part webinar series The Advanced Webinar Series on Construction Contracts, Claims and Risk Management. This webinar analyzes the use of performance and payment bonds on private construction projects as well as the requirements and use of those bonds on federal government construction projects. Liability of the principal and surety for performance failures in connection with performance bond claims is addressed along with the defenses of the principal and its surety. Payment bond claims, defenses to the claims, and potential modifications to the construction contract forms is analyzed in order to understand and to mitigate the risk of defective performance or non-payment. Learning Objectives: After this webinar you will have:  Knowledge of the use of performance and payment bonds on private construction projects as well as the requirements and use of those bonds on federal government construction projects.  Understanding of payment bond claims, defenses to the claims, and potential modifications to the construction contract forms  Ability to Mitigate the risk of defective performance or non-payment

This is the twelfth in our fourteen-part webinar series The Advanced Webinar Series on Construction Contracts, Claims and Risk Management. Claims against the Government on federal government construction contracts is a normal aspect of public construction projects. This webinar analyzes the types of claims arising on government construction projects and the methods of proof and presentation of those claims in mediation or litigation. The course covers issues of entitlement and quantum along with the categories of cost and the records used in the factual presentation and calculation of delays and damages, the use of expert witnesses, and consideration of the contract clauses as they affect the Prime Contractor and the Subcontractors. The course concludes with a discussion of the substantive and procedural aspects of the claims and modifications to contract clauses to address the assignment of risk. Learning Objectives: After completing this course, you will be able to:  Understand techniques to identify when constructive changes or events giving rise to a claim occur, and how to document the claim.  Identify techniques to preserve claims, to satisfy notice requirements, and how to address the Government's defense when notice is lacking.  Understand the difference between entitlement and quantum and how best to present the claim.  Identify techniques to track costs and present the quantum or damages.  Recognize the procedural aspects of the Disputes clause and how the concept of flow through can address the risk profile of the General Contractor and the Subcontractor(s).

This is the eleventh in our fourteen-part webinar series The Advanced Webinar Series on Construction Contracts, Claims and Risk Management. Claims management is a vital aspect of private construction projects. This webinar analyzes the types of claims arising on construction projects and the methods of proof and presentation of the claims in mediation, arbitration or litigation. Issues of entitlement and quantum are covered along with the categories of cost and the records used in the factual presentation and calculation of delays and damages, the use of expert witnesses, and consideration of the contract clauses as they affect the interests of the Owner, General Contractor and Subcontractor. The course concludes with a discussion of the substantive and procedural aspects of the claims and modifications to contract clauses to address the assignment of risk. Learning Objectives: After completing this course, you will be able to:  Understand the burden of proof as it relates to the concepts of entitlement to recover and the quantum or the amount of the claim.  Understand the types of records used to present the claim.  Recognize the differences between the methods of presenting the quantum or amount of the claim.  Understand the text of the contract clauses as they affect the Contractor's right to have a claim and the Owner's rights in response.  Identify the flow-through aspects of claims presentation and apportionment of recovery between the General Contractor and the Subcontractor(s).  Identify potential language to amend and adjust the clauses according to your risk assessment.